For 33 years the Academy/DPHA has provided low-interest loans to Delaware residents pursuing a degree in medicine (DO, MD) and dentistry (DDS, DMD). We call this our Financial Aid – Legacy Program and you can read more about it and apply here.
In 2023, the Academy/DPHA added an interest-free loan program for Delaware residents attending Delaware schools who were committed to working in Delaware for a period of time after their graduation. This is our Financial Aid – 2023 Workforce Initiative and you can read more about it and apply here.
The program is funded by the US Department of Treasury through the State of Delaware’s Department of Labor. It is focused on health provider shortage disciplines, and on communities disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Degree and certification focus areas include (but are not limited to):
- Behavioral Health Providers
- Dental and Medical Assistants
- Medical Laboratory Technicians
- Direct Support Personnel
- Nurses
- Physician’s Assistants
- other Allied Health Providers and Therapists